US Bridges

SR1209 over Little River

FairPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1224 · Structure no. 000000001250118

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1209 over Little River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1209 over Little River in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1209
CrossesLittle River
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1224
RouteState Highway 1209
Coordinates35.26845, -79.46959
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1209 over Little River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1209 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1209 over Little River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1209 over Little River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1209 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.